Hi folks, can anybody comment on the quality of these? i'm looking to get a new rangefinder, and at around $400 these look like a reasonable deal...
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Hi folks, can anybody comment on the quality of these? i'm looking to get a new rangefinder, and at around $400 these look like a reasonable deal...
I brought one as a spare and the ranging ability has a lot to be desired it wouldn’t range past 500 metres even on large objects and trees.
horribly made, not waterproof, range is 1/2 of what is stated (if even that) and inaccurate
OK then, so they are crap...back to the drawing board...
It's a pretty good rule of thumb to half the advertised range for what you can range in the field. The advertised range is against a reflective object.
If you just need a relatively basic rangefinder there is nothing wrong with the sndway ones of Ali express. They work and are cheap
I've got a basic line of sight model that ranges well out to 800m, but I'm wanting one the has angle compensation/true ballistic range. Cheers
the sndways have TBRQuote:
Originally Posted by AP13
OK cheers, might check em out
I got a Sig Sauer Kilo 1200 off amazon a while back. Think it was under $300. Does angle compensated range. Ranges well out at longer distances. Great value IMO.
Wow that's a hell of a deal...might have to look at that optionQuote:
Originally Posted by Ned
Im selling my year old leica 2400r, rrp $1300 asking $800. have ranged sheep to 2200m. only selling to get a 2800.com. (same glass and rangefinder)
Sounds nice mate, but $800 is outside my budget. CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by blair993
I've got the Vortex 800 and was really disappointed with it. The image quality leaves much to be desired - a blue-green colour cast and quite dark - definitely wouldn't be able to use it after the sun nears the horizon. I believe the latest GC Rangers are better, which says a lot!
Brought a sndway of aliexpress 6 months ago, for $140 to your door its a no brainer, optics are crappy but still can see what u need to, put against my mates leupold and was only 5 metres different at 800 yards. Battery last ages to only had to charge it once so far. Hope this helps.
Sounds like good bang for buck! do they have a rechargeable lithium battery?Quote:
Originally Posted by H.M
Did you ship the sigs to NZ? I haven't been able to figure out how to get around their export restrictions
I looked into the sig option off amazon...$450 shipped for a kilo 1600....pretty good deal
I just checked my order history and bought Sept 2019 using the amazon app on my android phone.
Some suppliers won't ship to NZ, some do. Just need to pick through the offers to find one that does ship to your address.
Paid 299 for mine but no idea what the exchange was back then.
Right now I can see the 1600 model being offered for 373 but not in stock until Nov 17th. Ships to NZ. Seller is 'Hunting_Stuff', fulfilled by Amazon.
Yep that's the one I was looking at....have to add GST too, so about $450 all upQuote:
Originally Posted by Ned
Ah yes, GST. Good catch there.
Yep rechargeable battery, seems to last a long time,Quote:
Originally Posted by AP13
If im worried it might go flat i just charge in truck on way to where im hunting. But like i said charged once the other day after 6 months and it may not have even needed it was just being careful.
Thanks NED I looked a few months back with no luck but I’ll try again.
My advice for rangefinders would be to go for an illuminated reticle if you intend to hunt. I believe this is more important than ‘glass quality’ as you will likely have binos handy anyway
if you are interested in the SNDWAY the next 16 hours would be a good time to buy it...30% off the normal prices
Older model $130 landed
New one $195 landed
(Both 1000m models and including gst)
The SNDWAYs seem to be creeping up in price too, still great buying.